Davis LLP and Davison Worden Mather LLP Combine

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 29, 2012) - Effective July 1, 2012, the strengths and capabilities of Davis LLP and Davison Worden Mather LLP in Calgary combine to operate under the name Davis LLP.

"We are very excited to join forces with the Davison Worden Mather team," announced Rob Seidel, Firm Managing Partner of Davis LLP. "As a firm, our decisions are always driven by our clients' needs. Investments are increasingly focused on the energy sector in Western Canada and our combined experience and knowledge in key industries, such as oil & gas, will strengthen our ability to provide the quality of service our firm is known for."

The Calgary office of Davis LLP has undergone rapid growth over the past several years. This latest addition will bring the office up over 50 lawyers covering more than 25 practice areas, including securities & corporate finance, corporate and commercial law, mergers & acquisitions, dispute resolution, and international business transactions. This expansion is another indication of the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive services to all of its clients across Canada.

"This is a great move for us," says G. Brian Davison, Q.C., Partner. "It allows us to continue providing the same great service to our clients, but with enhanced capabilities and reach in other jurisdictions like Asia."

About Davis LLP

With over 250 lawyers, Davis LLP is well represented in Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montréal, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Tokyo. The combined firm will continue Davis LLP's reputation as having well-known and respected capabilities in core legal services and as a leader in a number of niche markets. Davis LLP is described by international legal ranking publication, Chambers Global, as "a lean outfit that punches above its weight." The firm acts for both Canadian and international clients and is often involved in complex matters with an international dimension.

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